Claudia Winkleman holding award in black blazer

Claudia Winkleman steals the show in beautiful billowing gown

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The Strictly Come Dancing co-host dazzled for the first live show

Katie Daly

Lifestyle Writer

September 21, 2024Sep 21, 2024, 7:14 PM GMT+1

Claudia Winkleman looked incredible on Saturday night when she stepped out to present the first full live show of Strictly 2024.

The TV presenter, 52, took to the ballroom alongside co-host Tess Daly in a fabulous billowing beige gown as this year's celebrities, including JLS' JB Gill and actress Sarah Hadland, competed for the first time.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman looked incredible

Her unexpected neutral look featured a metallic buckled belt and high neck and was teamed with pointed-toe stilettos.

Tess in red suit with claudia winkleman — Tess rocked a fiery red look

For hair and makeup, The Traitors presenter wore her iconic raven bangs with the lengths in a sleek ponytail and a black smokey eye.

Claudia's Strictly style

The former BBC Radio 2 broadcaster made a statement during Strictly's launch show last Saturday night in a mesmerizing power suit.

tess daly claudia winkleman — Claudia and Tess looked so glamorous for Strictly's opening show

The mother of three opted for a white sequinned co-ord with a black satin shirt and killer heels.

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman on red carpet in white outfits — Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman pose with the Entertainment Award for 'Strictly Come Dancing' in the Winners Room

It isn't the first time The Piano presenter has worn a bridal white trouser suit. In May, Claudia posed on the red carpet with Tess Daly in a single-breasted blazer and flared trousers with a buttoned-up shirt and platformed heels - all in an icy white hue.

Claudia in a orange dress backstage with claudia — Claudia wore a rare orange look

However, Claudia isn't totally averse to colour. During last season's Strictly, the down-to-earth TV star was spotted backstage modelling a vibrant orange floor-length gown with puffed sleeves and a crew neckline.

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She even wore her glossy locks in a high ponytail as she embraced Tess who looked like a perfect mermaid in a rose gold sequinned halterneck gown.

Claudia's iconic fringe

Whatever she wears on a Saturday night in the Strictly ballroom, fans can expect she will make a statement with her signature full fringe.

claudia winkleman in white suit — Claudia has sported a full fringe for 20 years

Speaking on her former BBC Radio 2 show, the ex-Great British Sewing Bee host explained why she has held onto her bold hairdo for so long.

Tess Daly wearing a gold Nadine Merabi dress and Claudia Winkleman wearing a white suit for promotional pictures for Strictly Come Dancing 2024 — Claudia rocks a fringe on a Saturday night

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"It also makes you look put together from the get-go," Claudia explained. "Even if I'm wearing what I slept in (an oversized disgusting T-shirt and an ancient pair of my teenage daughter's leggings) if you've got a fringe you're pretty much sorted. You've done half the work, you've got attitude."

Every Strictly Come Dancing winner so far

Rose and Giovanni with the Glitterball in 2021 — Rose and Giovanni lifted the Glitterball in 2021

2004: Natisha Kaplinsky (partner Brendan Cole)
2004: Jill Halfpenny (partner Darren Bennett)
2005: Darren Gough (partner Lilia Kopylova)
2006: Mark Ramprakash (partner Karen Hardy)
2007: Alesha Dixon (partner Matthew Cutler)
2008: Tom Chambers (partner Camilla Dallerup)
2009: Chris Hollins (partner Ola Jordan)
2010: Kara Tointon (partner Artem Chigvintsev)
2011: Harry Judd (partner Aliona Vilani)
2012: Louis Smith (partner Flavia Cacace)
2013: Abbey Clancy (partner Aljaž Škorjanec)
2014: Caroline Flack (partner Pasha Kovalev)
2015: Jay McGuiness (partner Aliona Vilani)
2016: Ore Oduba (partner Joanne Clifton)
2017: Joe McFadden (partner Katya Jones)
2018: Stacey Dooley (partner Kevin Clifton)
2019: Kelvin Fletcher (partner Oti Mabuse)
2020: Bill Bailey (partner Oti Mabuse)
2021: Rose Ayling-Ellis (partner Giovanni Pernice)
2022: Hamza Yassin (partner Jowita Przystał)
2023: Ellie Leach (partner Vito Coppola)

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